When it comes to planning meals for a large gathering, you might find yourself scratching your head when trying to determine how many pounds of meat you need. Thankfully, we have this down to a science – including the perfect brat to burger ratio (yes, such a thing exists)!
Miesfeld’s Boneless Ham
No matter if you are looking for whole or sliced, here’s what we recommend:
Amount of Guests |
Lbs. of Meat |
5 |
1 2/3 pounds |
10 |
3 1/3 pounds |
15 |
5 pounds |
25 |
8 1/3 pounds |
50 |
16 2/3 pounds |
100 |
33 1/3 pounds |
Miesfeld’s Bone-in Ham
When it comes to our bone-in Ham, you’ll want to plan for a little more.
Amount of Guests |
Lbs. of Meat |
5 |
2 1/2 pounds |
10 |
5 pounds |
15 |
7 1/2 pounds |
25 |
12 1/2 pounds |
50 |
25 pounds |
100 |
50 pounds |
Whole Turkeys
When planning for Thanksgiving or any other gathering, here’s what we recommend:
Amount of Guests |
Lbs. of Meat |
5 |
5 pounds |
10 |
10 pounds |
15 |
15 pounds |
25 |
25 pounds |
50 |
50 pounds |
100 |
100 pounds |
Shredded Meats
Whether you’re looking for beef, pork, or chicken, here’s what we’d suggest for full sandwiches and slider buns or mini hard rolls:
Amount of Guests (Full Sandwich) |
Lbs. of Meat |
5 |
1 2/3 pounds |
10 |
3 1/3 pounds |
15 |
5 pounds |
25 |
8 1/3 pounds |
50 |
16 2/3 pounds |
100 |
33 1/3 pounds |
Amount of Guests (Small Sandwich) |
Lbs. of Meat |
5 |
1 1/4 pounds |
10 |
2 1/2 pounds |
15 |
3 3/4 pounds |
25 |
6 1/4 pounds |
50 |
12 1/2 pounds |
100 |
25 pounds |
Brats & Burgers
Finally, we have brats and burgers. When you’re serving both, we’d recommend a 3:2 ratio of brats to burgers. Here’s how many pieces we’d suggest:
Amount of Guests |
Pieces of Meat |
5 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
15 |
30 |
25 |
40 |
50 |
100 |
100 |
200 |
There you have it – a guide to help you better plan for your upcoming gatherings. If you still have questions or a particular product didn’t make our list, send us a message, and we’ll be happy to help!
